A Century Later, Baby Tortoises Have Been Discovered Thriving On the Galapagos Island of Pinzon

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In the 18th century, an unfortunate incident with stow-away hungry rats from a docking ship led to the depletion of the tortoise population in the Galapagos Island of Pinzon, Ecuador [1]. The species was formerly thriving and basking in their numbers on the island, until the invasion of the rats. These rodents ate the tortoise…

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‘Prosecco Drunk’ is Real, and We Have the Bubbles to Thank

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Many people insist they feel more drunk when consuming sparkling alcoholic beverages like prosecco, champagne, and cava rather than flat ones. This statement was proven in what must’ve been the most fun study to ever participate in.  Researchers tested the effects of bubbly vs flat alcoholic drinks to see if the fizz affects levels of…

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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

Pierre Van Zylbaking, Cakes, chocolate, frosting, peanut butter, Recipes, Soy-free, Sweets, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan frosting

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Remember how, a couple weekends ago, I mentioned a recent battle with vegan cupcake recipe testing? These are the cupcakes I was fighting for. They were, and are, so worth the effort and refining it took to get them just right. It wasn’t so much the cupcake batter that gave me a hard time.I used…

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Another Reason to Love Your Dog – They Can Sniff Out Cancer!

Pierre Van ZylPets, Relationship

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As if we needed to add another reason to the list of why dogs are simply the best. As found by a team of researchers, a dogs nose may become the latest frontier in cancer detection. A new study was presented at the 2019 annual meeting for the American …

10 Hacks to Keep Your Produce Fresh

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make

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There’s nothing quite like throwing your hard-earned cash in the garbage. It’s pretty upsetting when your fresh produce goes bad, especially when it happens sooner than you had anticipated. If you’re an inspired shopper, you would know all about t…

This Mom’s Answer to a Question on Quora is Something Every Parent Needs to Read

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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If you’ve ever googled something and ended up on Quora, you have likely spent a few hours of your life reading question and answer submissions, maybe you’ve even contributed some of your own insights and answers. When an anonymous mother posted a question on this site, she was not prepared for the responses she received….

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4 Last Wolves of a Washington Pack Killed Hours before Court Hearing to Save Them

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A classic case of medicine after death. On Friday, August 16, the last four members of the Old Profanity Wolf pack were killed in Washington State [1][2]. Tragically, their deaths occurred just a few hours before a court sat in session to pass the order that would protect them [2]. Earlier this year, the Washington…

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What You Should Do When You Find a Spider in Your Home

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make

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What do you do when you see a spider in your home? Kill it, put it outside, leave it, or beg somebody else to deal with it?  Turns out, if you can both mentally and emotionally handle it –  you should just let the spiders in your home b…

Weekend Reading, 8.2.19

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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I’ve been thinking a lot about taking responsibility lately. For the past few weeks, the process of slowly and patiently taking care of my responsibilities—academic, personal, business, financial, and the tiny tasks and duties associated with everyday living—have been a big part of staying healthy and engaged as I weather a patch of depression. It’s…

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“Am I Invisible?” A Mom Shares a Powerful Story That Portrays the Importance of Human Acceptance

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Mental Health, Opinion, parenting, Personal Growth + Development, Women’s Health

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“The deepest desire of the human heart is to belong … to be welcomed … to know that you are seen and worthy of kindness,” Rachel Macy Stafford. Isolation and marginalization are some of the worst social situations a person could go through. The feeling that you are alone and rejected, coupled with outright avoidance…

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Man Cuts Up Cords Of Wood Worth $10,000 With His Sons To Give Away To Families In Need Of Heat

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“In 2015, about 12.5 million, or 11% of all U.S households, used wood as an energy source, mostly for space heating, and 3.5 million of those households, mainly in rural areas, used wood as the main heating fuel,” – U.S. Energy Information Administration [1]. It all started as a charitable thought to help a few…

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Touching First Day of School Photo Showing 8-Year-Old Comforting Classmate Goes Viral

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, parenting

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Sometimes, it’s the smallest acts of kindness that have the biggest impact. It doesn’t take much to help people around you out. All it takes is a simple word of encouragement or personal contacts when they need it most; these make the most significant difference. It is said that we are not born with hate…

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These Great Danes were Found Abandoned and Emaciated

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Pets

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Animal abuse stories are gut-wrenching. Beyond the horror of seeing a living being tortured, there’s an element of betrayal. The human owner is expected to love and provide for the animals. Their welfare becomes the human’s responsibility. When this trust is betrayed, it leaves the animal not only physically but psychologically damaged. Many are never…

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Last Week’s Workouts

Angela50k training, Fitness, Running, Strength training for runners, Workouts, Yoga for Runners

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Last week’s workouts made me feel like the process is working. It was the first Monday since Loon Mountain Race that I felt really good. I wasn’t overly sore and I didn’t have a puffy ankle. I felt fresh and ready for another week of training. There’s truth in trusting the process! Monday 40 minutes […]

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Buble’s New Song has Parents Bawling

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Music, above all other art forms, holds the power to touch our emotions, even the ones we bury deep within ourselves. Songs can trigger feelings and memories, making us feel anything from empowered to morose to angry.  Then there are the songs that shake us at our core. They are a pure representation of an…

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Buble’s New Song has Parents Bawling

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Music, above all other art forms, holds the power to touch our emotions, even the ones we bury deep within ourselves. Songs can trigger feelings and memories, making us feel anything from empowered to morose to angry.  Then there are the songs that shake us at our core. They are a pure representation of an…

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Infants and Veganism: Can the two go together?

Pierre Van ZylFact Checked, Heal, Health Awareness, parenting

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 The only true “love at first sight” is the moment a mother holds her newborn child for the first time. No matter what health beliefs they uphold, all parents can agree on one thing: They want the best for their children. They want them to grow up healthy and strong. Therefore, it’s vital for all…

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Before-And-After School Photos Of This Five-Year-Old Will Have You in Stitches

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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A strong woman is one who’s been through fire and came out the other side, stronger and better. Well, in this case, she came out deshelled and hassled, but she’s stronger anyway. Scottish mom Jill from East Renfrewshire just had to show the rest of the world what it meant to have a rough Monday….

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Banana Split Kebabs

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat

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Dip your fruit in dark chocolate and crunchy almonds for these bite-sized Banana Split Kebabs! If you’re a fan of banana splits, you’re going to love this recipe! Large chunks of fruit are coated in liquid chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts. They make a perfect dessert for entertaining and only take 20 minutes to prep! Cubed…

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